Stanford won't accept $7.4M relief funds; other universities will take the money
Stanford had been allocated $7.4 million in Higher Education Emergency Relief funds. The prestigious school in Palo Alto, also has a $28 billion endowment,
Stanford had been allocated $7.4 million in Higher Education Emergency Relief funds. The prestigious school in Palo Alto, also has a $28 billion endowment,
High school students recreate video to raise money for workers
During the ebola crisis of 2014, a group of fifth and sixth graders at an elementary school in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas sang a cover of "We Are the World." At the same time, they raised more than $10,000 for Doctors Without Borders. Now those same students who are in high schools in Richardson and Dallas recreated the video to help during this pandemic. More: https://imaginedallasinc.org/we-are-the-world
During the ebola crisis of 2014, a group of fifth and sixth graders at an elementary school in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas sang a cover of "We Are the World." At the same time, they raised more than $10,000 for Doctors Without Borders. Now those same students who are in high schools in Richardson and Dallas recreated the video to help during this pandemic. More: https://imaginedallasinc.org/we-are-the-world
Scripps National Spelling Bee canceled for first time since 1945
This year's Scripps National Spelling Bee has been canceled after organizers concluded there is “no clear path to safely set a new date in 2020” because of the coronavirus pandemic.
This year's Scripps National Spelling Bee has been canceled after organizers concluded there is “no clear path to safely set a new date in 2020” because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Students to take virtual AP exams
School days are spent online learning and now virtual Advanced Placement exams are coming up. Lauri Benton with the College Board joins Good Day live from Atlanta to talk about how it will work. More: collegeboard.org
School days are spent online learning and now virtual Advanced Placement exams are coming up. Lauri Benton with the College Board joins Good Day live from Atlanta to talk about how it will work. More: collegeboard.org
Six months after tornado, DISD’s Thomas Jefferson HS now deals with coronavirus challenges
There was a massive effort by district officials to get students back into classrooms. But the coronavirus pandemic changed everything, again.
There was a massive effort by district officials to get students back into classrooms. But the coronavirus pandemic changed everything, again.
Fort Worth ISD to spend $2.5M on computers, Wi-Fi hotspots for students without access to them
Fort Worth ISD approved millions of dollars to be used for computers and Wi-Fi hotspots to make sure students without access to devices or internet can continue online learning.
Fort Worth ISD approved millions of dollars to be used for computers and Wi-Fi hotspots to make sure students without access to devices or internet can continue online learning.
Dallas PE coach goes door to door delivering laptops
A devoted PE coach at a Dallas elementary school went the extra mile to make sure students can stay connected at home. Coach Robley Cash went door to door to deliver 30 laptops to students.
A devoted PE coach at a Dallas elementary school went the extra mile to make sure students can stay connected at home. Coach Robley Cash went door to door to deliver 30 laptops to students.
Free children’s book from global health organizations helps kids cope with COVID-19
You can download the book, “My Hero is You, How Kids Can Fight COVID-19”, for free online from the Inter-Agency Standing Committee’s website.
You can download the book, “My Hero is You, How Kids Can Fight COVID-19”, for free online from the Inter-Agency Standing Committee’s website.
Florida teacher goes out of her way to help struggling student during coronavirus lockdown
A first-grade teacher in Florida cheered up one of her students who was having a hard time with the coronavirus lockdown.
A first-grade teacher in Florida cheered up one of her students who was having a hard time with the coronavirus lockdown.
Garland ISD creates multi-lingual online learning website for ESL students
As parents try to navigate online learning with schools across Texas closed, North Texas school districts are trying to meet the needs of students who speak English as a second language.
As parents try to navigate online learning with schools across Texas closed, North Texas school districts are trying to meet the needs of students who speak English as a second language.
UT Austin moves all summer orientation sessions online due to COVID-19
The university announced the changes Wednesday, saying that all sessions from June to August will be changing from in-person experiences.
The university announced the changes Wednesday, saying that all sessions from June to August will be changing from in-person experiences.
Superintendent: Dallas ISD students likely won’t return to schools this year
The Dallas Independent School District will make a decision about the rest of the school year next week.
The Dallas Independent School District will make a decision about the rest of the school year next week.
Fort Worth ISD moving to a pass or fail grading system
The Fort Worth Independent School District is getting more equipment to help students learning from home. It’s also moving to a pass or fail grading system in an effort to make sure students don’t fall behind during this health crisis.
The Fort Worth Independent School District is getting more equipment to help students learning from home. It’s also moving to a pass or fail grading system in an effort to make sure students don’t fall behind during this health crisis.
California schools to remain closed for duration of academic year amid coronavirus crisis
California school districts on Wednesday began announcing the unwelcome but not unexpected news that they will remain closed for the rest of the academic year.
California school districts on Wednesday began announcing the unwelcome but not unexpected news that they will remain closed for the rest of the academic year.
Months after tornado destroyed their school, some Dallas ISD students now facing challenge of home learning
Texas schools will be closed until May 4. That means classwork will remain as "at-home work" in the weeks to come.
Texas schools will be closed until May 4. That means classwork will remain as "at-home work" in the weeks to come.
UT Austin moving classes online for remainder of spring, summer semesters
UT President Gregory Fenves announced the move in a letter, saying UT is asking students not to return to campus after March 30 unless there is a specific need and if they have living arrangements elsewhere.
UT President Gregory Fenves announced the move in a letter, saying UT is asking students not to return to campus after March 30 unless there is a specific need and if they have living arrangements elsewhere.
Math teacher brings over whiteboard to help student through glass door
Even during a pandemic, some teachers are showing that they're still willing to go above and beyond for their students.
Even during a pandemic, some teachers are showing that they're still willing to go above and beyond for their students.
Frisco orchestra students bringing hope with virtual performance of 'See You Again'
Some high school orchestra students in North Texas came up with an innovative way to perform together during the pandemic.
Some high school orchestra students in North Texas came up with an innovative way to perform together during the pandemic.
Fort Worth ISD discusses next steps for students during COVID-19 crisis
Fort Worth ISD recently gave its superintendent more power to make quick decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fort Worth ISD recently gave its superintendent more power to make quick decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
SeaWorld provides online learning resources for students, teachers, and parents during COVID-19 outbreak
"SeaWorld’s distance learning resources can help everyone continue to explore, discover and stay connected in a fun and inspiring environment," the park stated.
"SeaWorld’s distance learning resources can help everyone continue to explore, discover and stay connected in a fun and inspiring environment," the park stated.